Category Archives: Local News
Groundbreaking set for Barren judicial center; 2028 eyed for completion
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 After being authorized by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2020, Barren County’s new judicial center has a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for noon Thursday,...
Oct 28, 2025
Glasgow approves $75M Industrial Revenue Bonds in support of Tate
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 During the Oct. 27 Glasgow Common Council meeting, members discussed a budget amendment, rezoning several pieces of Glasgow property and an inducement resolution to i...
Oct 28, 2025
Barren County dance team wins ‘Storm the Floor’ competition
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County High School's dance team brought back some hardware from their recent event. The Trojanettes competed at the Storm the Floor Dance Competition last Saturday a...
Oct 28, 2025
Official ‘John Muir’ trail to run through Barren County
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 For history lovers wanting to follow John Muir's trek from the Louisville area to the Gulf of Mexico in the 1800s, a new trail is in the works - and it will pass through...
Oct 28, 2025
Red Cross Elementary teacher receives statewide attention
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Red Cross Elementary School teacher is receiving statewide attention for his work in bettering the life of a student. Scott Johnson, a Science, Technology, Enginee...
Oct 28, 2025
Two injured in Burkesville Road crash
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Burkesville Road on Monday morning. A 2015 Ford Transit van driven by Maurice Dykema, of Cartersville, Georgia, crashed...
Oct 27, 2025
Orlando, Sims enter not-guilty pleas in Barren circuit court
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two Barren County individuals had their cases arraigned in circuit court on Oct. 27 and both pleaded not guilty. Thomas Joseph Orlando, 39, was indicted by a Barren ...
Oct 27, 2025
Glasgow High grad receives prestigious diploma
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Mary Kate Vance, a recent graduate from Glasgow High School, is being recognized for earning the AP Capstone Diploma, a designation from College Board's Advanced Placement ...
Oct 27, 2025
Glasgow City Council to consider budget amendment, zoning requests, and bond resolution
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 27, with several first readings and resolutions on the agenda. The meeting will begin with the swearing-in and pinning...
Oct 27, 2025
AUDIO: Mayor Royse talks about meeting city staff
As part of City Government Month, the City of Glasgow invites residents to connect directly with city staff before the next council meeting. There will be a meet and greet on Monday, Oct. 27, at City ...
Oct 24, 2025